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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
6
A health column warns pneumonia remains deadly and spread by intemperance exposure and carelessness. It covers measles scarlet fever and whooping cough with symptoms prevention and when to seek medical care emphasizing temperate living fresh air and physician supervision.
Dustin Bros. Pharmacy promotes Stearn's Pile Remedy with claims it stops pile pain in one minute and offers a money-back promise if not satisfied. The ad touts a formula including Adrena Mn Ghloride and says the remedy costs nothing upfront.
A Christmas gathering features playful stories about mothers and children, with a poem praising a mother for lifting a child from cradle to warmth. A child claims Salt Lake City as home beyond a bridge, while others describe living places and a region blessed by bright skies, good roads, and abundant harvest.
Diphtheria is a highly contagious disease with rapid onset and potential heart failure or paralysis without antitoxin. Prompt antitoxin use and isolation are critical to prevent spread, with high mortality in severe cases. The text urges vaccination against smallpox as safe, protection lasting seven years, and advocates universal childhood vaccination. The tone presents stark warnings about delays and emphasizes practical public health measures.
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company announces an advertising educational series to explain its finances and public relation aims. It insists it has no water in stock, no bonds or mortgages, and operates as a simple common stock venture funded by sales to the public. It denies political involvement and outlines plans to educate customers about rates and service while addressing public concerns and alleged newspaper misstatements.
A letter from W B Compton of Orofino Idaho to The Spokesman Review says Congress should appropriate funds to complete surveys of about 3 million acres of unapproved railway and script lands in Idaho so they can be taxed when on the rolls. State and federal officials view delay as wasteful and urge action to place surveyed lands on the tax lists. The piece notes road improvements and survey plans from Pocatello to American Falls Blackfoot and McCammon and highway work to follow.
Chairman Theodore Turner of the state highway commission reports the board met in Boise to let a contract for two miles of state highway between Pocatello and Portneuf. The bid by 8 W Gleim of a city is $1750 per mile for grading and construction.
U S land office records show Harriet C Dingley filing for 320 acres desert entry and several homestead entries including F Christen sen 160 acres John Eccles 160 acres Ira J Perry 160 acres Ive W Alton 220 acres TQ Jenkins 160 acres Jalice B Sparks 120 acres Walter G Johnson 160 acres Wallace W Harvey 160 acres John Johnson 160 acres Maggie Herrien 160 acres.
Bingham Solon Peter G Johnston a leading state figure from Bingham county was seen in Gate City Sunday noting he has spent much time farming this fall. He paused in reception with acquaintances and discussed politics in his characteristic ranch mood while visiting on a local ranch near Pocatello.
Rich Mr Chase Rich plans a one and a half story six room house a quarter mile west of his father’s home. Thanksgiving events include Pingree and Rock schools opening December first and a farmers fall plowing update. Thanksgiving Day in Eagle Bond visits and a Pingree Thanksgiving dance noted along with postal reform discussion proposing one cent postage and franking privilege critique.
A reader notes how women planning their own homes focus on lumber trim doors and room layouts, especially kitchens and dining spaces. The piece highlights preference for natural finishes and hardwood floors and argues for having a woman on the job to discuss new homes with couples.
The Pocatello Tribune notes that the Idaho Lumber Co Ltd would at least maintain prices while the lickers are still functioning, indicating price stability amid ongoing operations.
For sale or trade an eight room frame house located a quarter mile from the Public School in good repair. Property includes from two to twenty three acres. Inquire at this office, T. D. Brown, owner 1218.
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